CoolJudy Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 I am looking to upgrade from my '06 Honda CR-V to a 2019 or 2020 Chevy Equinox PREMIER model. It will be towed behind a 24' Class C Sprinter 3500 chassis. Weight is close to my 4,000 lb hitch limit. I remember earlier models having a shimmy issue. Cause and fixes??? Comments welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 Changed the power to the steering. You do need to have a battery feed from the TV to the battery of the Equinox. A lot of talk on the shimmy but an extremely few every really experienced it. We towed a 2012 and 2014 Equinox about 46,000 miles and never had the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Thinking seriously of pulling the trigger on a 2020 Equinox LT. Upgrading from a reliable 2002 Honda CRV. The Honda is reliable and fine for short trips to the grocery store, laundry etc. But we're looking to combine my daily driver when home and our tow car into one more comfortable and safer vehicle. Would appreciate any feedback from Equinox owners who are towing. Is it easy to bring in and have modified for towing? Would you recommend that we move our 3 year old Delta Force (unit is actually new because it was replaced under warranty) brake over to the Equinox? I realize that we'll need a charge wire. Death wobble seems to have kind of died down as an issue. The CRV has provided reliable service for 17 years! (2nd owner). It is really hard to get rid of it!! But it really isn't that great for longer road trips when not in tow. It has newer tires and is obviously set up for towing and the inside brake. Will post it here for sale ($1,995) if this Equinox deal goes through. It's a great deal for someone who wants a cheap toad. We have 2 garage stalls at home and 3 cars now and by combining my daily driver and toad into 1 vehicle, we can get both our vehicles inside again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolJudy Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 5 hours ago, ToddF said: Thinking seriously of pulling the trigger on a 2020 Equinox LT. Upgrading from a reliable 2002 Honda CRV I was very impressed with my test ride of the Equinox. Towable 4-down with comfortable seating front and back and all the bells and whistles of luxury SUVs. Great sales right now!!! On 11/18/2019 at 12:57 PM, Mark and Dale Bruss said: Changed the power to the steering. You do need to have a battery feed from the TV to the battery of the Equinox. I expect to have the electrical connect plug from the RV. Not sure what you mean about changing "the power to the steering". I am looking at a late model with power steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Sorry... can't help with towing as we didn't tow with ours but just wanted to let you know that the Equinox is an awesome vehicle.... so comfortable for everyone including in the back seat... lots of room. You'll enjoy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro and Joe Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 When we were looking at Toads, the Equinox was also on our list. It may have changed, but only the 6 speed transmission could be towed a couple years ago. Many newer toads now have switched to electronic steering vs hydrolic (in the past) powered steering. Unfortunately, numerous toads with the electronic steering has experienced the shimmy issue. Some worse than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Inquired with neighbor (Tucson) yesterday upon check in saw his Equinox behind his RV. (2014). He pulls 1 fuse before travel and is very satisfied. (I don't know yet if pulling a fuse is going to be necessary on the 2020). No mention of death wobble (didn't ask). Everything I read online points me to the Equinox for 4 down towing. Am finding the fully equipped "LT" for about 26K + tax and license. Lots of car for the $. The 2020 Equinox gets a 5 star rating from NHTSA. Etrailer has a couple good videos on towing the Equinox. Camping World generally is very familiar with installation of base plates and wiring for toads and is who my neighbor used when he bought his. (I plan to use the following when I get my tow package installed). http://www.experttruckandrv.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Test drove a 2020 Equinox today. Very impressive. Here is the official Chevy towing instructions for a 2020 from the Watson Chevy dealer (Tucson AZ). They have some big sales going on. Equinox 2020 Towing Instr20191125_16032896.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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